Luis G. Ellis Obituary (1958 - 2015)

Luis G. Ellis entered this world on March 27, 1958 born of Mr. Roy and his beautiful wife Mrs. Elnora Mitchell-Ellis both of whom shared the very real joy of their last child born. Spoiled rotten was he under the care of his brothers: Luther Mitchell (preceded), Russell Ellis (preceded) and Kenneth Ellis of New Mexico and only sister Wilma Ellis (preceded). Luis peacefully gained his heavenly wings on May 29, 2015 in Austin, Texas released into his transformation with his daughters by his side. He is, was and will remain a devoted Man, son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and gentle in every direction with a kindness that will never be replaced. As a young man Luis was lovingly called "Toe Joe" or some took the name his Grandfather gave him to the next level of "Tuddy." Luis played football in college, before resting his life in love to Ephra Samuels (preceded) and their four gorgeous daughters. To whom he dedicated his life to raising-even alone. All of whom now are in their adult years with 11 grandchildren, and his oldest two are in their high school graduating years as well. As a faithful friend, he shared years of special moments under the tree with Cadillac Shorty and his brother Reverend Black before moving to Texas. Once in this great state we call Home- we settled into good company with his cousins (like siblings- Veloria Mitchell-and several others), Aunts Equila Proutt and Lonnie Faye Foley (and several others), new friends at the YMCA (Paul), and 9 of his grandchildren weekly. A man of few words shared in their joys of life journeys-stories of their day, school matters and birthday plans by the hours. Before settling in the final transition of departing this earth- Luis was able to attend his oldest daughter's wedding, comfort his family in the second hardest loss of his life- his niece Tineka Ellis (NM), celebrate his 57th birthday under the tree, and enjoyed good solid friendships with the beautiful ladies of Legend Oaks Nursing Facilities whom cared so tenderly for him. The guys that supported them. Tuddy leaves to mourn his death but flourish his love of life four daughters and two sons-in-law: Toures and Gene Houston, Sherry Samuels, Amanda Raiford, Lasheta and Quentin Donahue, one brother and sister-in-law: Kenneth and Verna Mae Ellis. Several relatives in Texas and New Mexico: his sweet Aunts, cousins by the masses in Levelland, Dallas, Anton, and also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and a multitude of nieces, nephews and many friends. Celebration of life BBQ with be held on June 28 @ 2 pm. You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back. Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him. Or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live for yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone. Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry, close your mind, be empty, and turn your back. Or you can do what he would have wanted, smile, open your eyes, love and move on. --David Harkins Funeral Home: King-Tears Mortuary 1300 East 12th Street Austin, TX US 78702